How much oil do I need?
11-19-02, 12:22 PM
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How much oil do I need?
I'm about to change the oil for my first time on my FD, but I'm not too sure how much oil I should use. I'm pretty sure it's 4 quarts, but I don't want to get it wrong. Also, any tips will be greatly appreciated.
11-19-02, 01:06 PM
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IIRC I use about 5.
There is a difference in listed oil capacity and the oil you will drain during a change. Some oil stays in the oil cooler(s) that you won't be able to drain. I think for the R1/R2 models capacity is listed as 6qts, but you will only change 5 qts.
To be perfectly safe, just go with the full line on the dipstick.
Jeff
There is a difference in listed oil capacity and the oil you will drain during a change. Some oil stays in the oil cooler(s) that you won't be able to drain. I think for the R1/R2 models capacity is listed as 6qts, but you will only change 5 qts.
To be perfectly safe, just go with the full line on the dipstick.
Jeff
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Thanks for all the help. 
I ended up getting Mobil 10w 30. I raised the car today, however, it was on the driver's side. 
I never completed the task today, it was getting too dark. I guess I will try to see if the ramps that they sell at Pep Boys works on the FD.
I ended up getting Mobil 10w 30. I raised the car today, however, it was on the driver's side. I never completed the task today, it was getting too dark. I guess I will try to see if the ramps that they sell at Pep Boys works on the FD.
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The black fiber ramps they sell at PepBoys will work if you don't have a R1 spoiler or aren't lowered. With a spoiler it will hit the ramps and you will need to use a jack...
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